The Princess Royal Trust for Carers

The East Ayrshire Carers Centre, run by the Princess Royal Trust, provides information, advice and support to carers in East Ayrshire.

A carer is defined as anyone who looks after a member of their family, a relative or friend in the community. This includes children who provide care for a relative or a parent. The Carers Centre is situated in Kilmarnock at 49 The Foregate. The centre is open during office hours, Monday to Friday, or can be contacted by email at ea.carers@connectfree.co.uk

The Princess Royal Trust worker attached to the surgery accepts referrals from the practice team and also offers to see patients by appointment.

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